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5. Re-attach oil drain extension to engine
blower housing.
6. Refill enginewith oilthrough oilfill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For ap-
proximate capacity see "PRODUCT SP-
ECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at "FULL' line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or
every other oil change if the tractor is used
more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty
air filter. Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions. See Engine Manual.
CLEAN AiR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating.
Clean with awire brush or compressed airto
remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
To ensure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-
nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean
at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other cooling
shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary. Ensure the cooling
shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked
grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins,
and/or cooling shrouds removed wilt cause
engine damage due to overheating.
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) atthe beginning ofeach
mowing season or after every 100 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug
type and gapsetting areshown in"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
IN=LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each
season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine coot, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
amp
2. Place newfuetfilter inposition in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Clean debris from steering plate.
Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal
shaft movement, causing belt slip and
loss of drive.
_, CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts
Clutch/brake pedal
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CAUTION:
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• Keep finished surfaces and wheels
free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose
or pressure washer to clean your tractor
unless the engine and transmission are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine
or transmission will shorten the useful life of
your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf
blower to remove grass, leaves and trash
from tractor and mower.
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